The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Texas Instruments (Bengaluru) in May 2024
Interview
The interview process at Texas Instruments (TI) is rigorous and technical, often distinguishing clearly between Hardware/Electrical Engineering roles and Software/Embedded roles. The process typically takes 2–4 weeks from application to offer.
1. The Interview Loop Overview
Stage 1: Application & Online Assessment:
After applying, you may receive an online test (HackerRank or similar).
Content: Aptitude (logical reasoning, math) and technical sections relevant to your role (e.g., circuit analysis for EE, coding problems for CS).
Stage 2: Phone/Screening Interview (30-45 mins):
Usually with a recruiter or hiring manager.
Focus: Resume walkthrough, interest in TI, and basic technical "sanity check" questions (e.g., "What is a low-pass filter?").
Stage 3: Technical Interviews (2-3 Rounds):
These are deep dives into your domain knowledge.
Format: Virtual (WebEx/Teams) or On-site. You may be asked to share your screen to solve coding problems or draw circuits.
Presentation (Common for Full-Time): For many engineering roles, you may be asked to prepare a 15-20 minute technical presentation on a past project. You will present this to a panel who will grill you on your design choices, trade-offs, and results.
Stage 4: Behavioral/Fit Interview:
Often combined with technical rounds or held as a separate final round.
Focus: TI’s values, collaboration, and problem-solving style.
The interview was done through HireVue. It consists of 5 video recorded interviews, 4 written responses, and 3 multiple choice questions. The time limit can be seen, usually only 2 minutes to respond and 1 minute to prepare. The entire interview is only a single attempt
It was an online interview with a lot of theory questions that i did not prep properly. 1 hour interview. But i felt i didnt get the chance to showcase my technical capabilities.
Two interviewer joined at the same time, but one left during the interview. The other interviewer led the remaining interview process. Introduced team and position. Asked my technical experience and common behavior questions. Took approximately 45 minutes.